New species of Jurassic era flying reptile unearthed on Isle of Skye

A previously unknown species of ancient flying reptile, a pterosaur, has been identified based on fossil remains found on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. 

Paleontologists from the Natural History Museum and the universities of Bristol, Leicester, and Liverpool led this discovery.

According to the press release, this newly found species is a member of the Darwinoptera pterosaur clade. 

The newly discovered species has been given the name Ceoptera evansae. 

The term "Ceoptera" is a combination of the two words — the Scottish Gaelic word "Cheò," meaning mist, and the Latin suffix "ptera," which signifies wing.